balenaEtcher - Bootable USB & SD Card Flashing Tool

balenaEtcher — Privacy Policy & License Terms

balenaEtcher (Version Linux) is provided by its original developer. This page outlines general privacy practices and license-related information applicable to the official version available for Linux.

1. General Privacy Commitment

balenaEtcher operates locally on the user's device and does not require personal information for normal flashing functionality.

2. Data Collection & Usage

The flashing process is performed locally. No personal files are uploaded or transmitted during normal operation.

3. Local Data Storage

Image files and flashing operations are handled locally on the user's system. No cloud storage is required for core functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

Core flashing features do not depend on third-party services. Any optional integrations follow their respective policies.

5. License Information

balenaEtcher is released under open-source licenses. Users must comply with the official license terms provided by the developer.

6. No Warranty Disclaimer

The software is provided "as is" without warranties beyond those stated in the official open-source license documentation.

7. Safe Downloads & Integrity

Users are advised to download balenaEtcher only from the official website to ensure authenticity and avoid modified versions.

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This privacy and license policy applies to balenaEtcher for Linux. For full legal documentation, refer to the official developer website.